Front page of CNN.com: "Jackson doc sings from jail"

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12. I do not/will not blame the victim for his death at the hand of grotesque malpractice.

Nor does the law nor any medical board in this country. It is the highly trained medical professional that has both the moral and legal responsibility to "first do no harm" and that is independent of whether the patient is "difficult", "demanding", or potentially self-destructive.

And, kindly note, I NEVER called him a "monster.".. Those are very much YOUR words. I very much resent those who would attribute comments/sentiments I NEVER made to me. Once you do that, you have closed down what should have been a constructive discussion--since we do agree in many areas already.

Monster? No... But an individual whose gross malpractice in total disregard for the welfare of his patient result in death. He bears that responsibility. Yet to date, he has shown no willingness to take that responsibility for his actions. It is that which he has in common with many Republicans/conservatives--who never seem willing to take responsibility for their own misdeeds while they will blame everyone and every other thing in the world for their own malfeasance.

And, yes, until that time that he does take responsibility for his own actions, I am VERY glad he will not be treating others--including your father again. They deserve far better.